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- An aspect of the present invention relates to an organic light emitting display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an organic light emitting display apparatus in which picture quality is easily improved and a method of manufacturing the same.
- organic and inorganic light emitting display apparatuses are self-luminous display apparatuses which have a wide viewing angle, a high-quality contrast, and a fast response time.
- organic and inorganic display apparatuses have attracted attention as next generation display apparatuses.
- an organic light emitting display apparatus including light emitting layers formed of an organic material has high-quality luminance, driving voltage, and response time, and a polychromatic characteristic in comparison with an inorganic light emitting display apparatus.
- An organic light emitting display apparatus includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and organic light emitting layers which are connected to the cathode and anode electrodes. When a voltage is applied to the cathode and anode electrodes, the organic light emitting layers emit visible rays.
- An organic light emitting display apparatus includes organic light emitting layers which emit different colors of visible rays, i.e., red (R), green (G), and blue (B) visible rays, respectively.
- Light characteristics of R, G, and B visible rays emitted from organic light emitting layers, such as luminances, color coordinates, and the like, are not uniform. Therefore, improvement in picture quality of a manufactured organic light emitting display apparatus is limited.
- An aspect of the present invention provides an organic light emitting display apparatus in which picture quality is easily improved and a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus.
- an organic light emitting display apparatus including: first, second, and third sub-pixels which are formed on a substrate, wherein the first sub-pixel includes a pixel electrode, a first transmissive conductive layer formed on the pixel electrode, a second transmissive conductive layer formed on the first transmissive conductive layer, a first organic light emitting layer formed on the second transmissive conductive layer, and a counter electrode formed on the first organic light emitting layer; the second sub-pixel includes another pixel electrode, the first transmissive conductive layer formed on the pixel electrode, a first protector covering an edge of the first transmissive conductive layer, a second organic light emitting layer electrically connected to the first transmissive conductive layer, and the counter electrode formed on the second organic light emitting layer; and the third sub-pixel includes another pixel electrode, a second protector covering an outer edge of the pixel electrode, a third protector formed on the second protector, a third organic light emitting layer electrically connected to the pixel electrode, and
- the pixel electrodes may include Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO).
- ITO Indium-Tin Oxide
- the pixel electrodes may be formed in stack structures of ITO, silver (Ag), and ITO.
- the first organic light emitting layer may emit red (R) visible rays
- the second organic light emitting layer may emit green (G) visible rays
- the third organic light emitting layer may emit blue (B) visible rays.
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers may include ITO.
- the first transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes of the first and second sub-pixels.
- the second transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the first sub-pixel.
- the first protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- the second protector may be formed of a same material as the first transmissive conductive layer.
- the third protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- the first protector may cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode of the second sub-pixel.
- the third protector may cover an area of the second protector corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the third sub-pixel.
- an organic light emitting display apparatus including first, second, and third sub-pixels formed on a substrate, including: forming pixel electrodes; forming a first organic light emitting layer in the first sub-pixel, a second organic light emitting layer in the second sub-pixel, and a third organic light emitting layer in the third sub-pixel, wherein the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers are electrically connected to the pixel electrodes; and forming a counter electrode on the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers, wherein the first sub-pixel includes a first transmissive conductive layer formed between the pixel electrode thereof and the first organic light emitting layer and a second transmissive conductive layer formed between the first transmissive conductive layer and the first organic light emitting layer; the second sub-pixel includes the first transmissive conductive layer formed between the pixel electrode thereof and the second organic light emitting layer and a first protector formed to cover an edge of the first transmissive conductive layer; and
- the pixel electrodes may include ITO.
- the pixel electrodes may be formed in stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO.
- the first organic light emitting layer may emit R visible rays
- the second organic light emitting layer may emit G visible rays
- the third organic light emitting layer may emit B visible rays.
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers may include ITO.
- the first transmissive conductive layers may extend to cover outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes of first and second sub-pixels.
- the second transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the first sub-pixel.
- the first protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- the second protector may be formed of a same material as the first transmissive conductive layer.
- the third protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- the first protector may cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode of the second pixel.
- the third protector may cover an area of the second protector corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the third pixel.
- First and second transmissive conductive materials may be sequentially formed on the pixel electrodes formed in the first, second, and third sub-pixels, and photolithography including a one-time exposure process is performed using a halftone mask in order to form the first and second transmissive conductive layers and the first, second, and third protectors, wherein the first transmissive conductive material forms the first transmissive conductive layer and the second protector, and the second transmissive conductive material forms the second transmissive conductive layer and the first and third protectors.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIGS. 2A through 2F are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 3A through 3D are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an organic light emitting display apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 includes a first sub-pixel SP 1 , a second sub-pixel SP 2 , and a third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the first, second, and the third sub-pixels SP 1 , SP 2 , and SP 3 are different color sub-pixels.
- the first sub-pixel SP 1 is referred to as a red (R) sub-pixel
- the second sub-pixel SP 2 is referred to as a green (G) sub-pixel
- the third sub-pixel SP 3 is referred to as a blue (B) sub-pixel.
- the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 may include a plurality of first sub-pixels SP 1 , a plurality of second sub-pixels SP 2 , and a plurality of third sub-pixels SP 3 .
- the first sub-pixel SP 1 includes a pixel electrode 110 , a first transmissive conductive layer 121 , a second transmissive conductive layer 122 , a first organic light emitting layer 140 a , and a counter electrode 150 .
- the second sub-pixel SP 2 includes another pixel electrode 110 , the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , a first protector 131 , a second organic light emitting layer 140 b , and the counter electrode 150 .
- the third sub-pixel SP 3 includes another pixel electrode 110 , a second protector 132 , a third protector 133 , a third organic light emitting layer 140 c , and the counter electrode 150 .
- a substrate 101 may be formed of a transparent glass material including SiO 2 as a main component.
- the substrate 101 is not limited thereto and may be formed of a transparent plastic material.
- the transparent plastic material may be an organic material selected from the group consisting of polyethersulphone (PES), polyacrylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethyelenen napthalate (PEN), polyethyeleneterepthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyallylate, polyimide, polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (TAC), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), which are insulating materials.
- PES polyethersulphone
- PAR polyacrylate
- PEI polyetherimide
- PEN polyethyelenen napthalate
- PET polyethyeleneterepthalate
- PPS polyphenylene sulfide
- PPS polyallylate, polyimide, polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (
- the substrate 101 may instead be formed of a metal. If the substrate 101 is formed of a metal, the substrate 101 may include one or more elements selected from the group consisting of carbon (C), iron (Fe), chrome (Cr), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), titanium (Ti), molybdenum (Mo), stainless steel (SUS), an invar alloy, an inconel alloy, and a kovar alloy, but is not limited thereto.
- the substrate 101 may be formed of a metal foil.
- a buffer layer (not shown) is formed on the substrate 101 in order to form a smooth surface on the substrate 101 and to prevent impure elements from permeating into an upper part of the substrate 101 .
- the buffer layer may be formed of SiO 2 , SiN x , or the like.
- the pixel electrodes 110 are formed on the substrate 101 . Before the pixel electrodes 110 are formed, thin film transistors (TFTs) (not shown) may be formed on the substrate 101 .
- TFTs thin film transistors
- the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 may be used as an active matrix (AM) type organic light emitting display apparatus or as a passive matrix (PM) type organic light emitting display apparatus.
- AM active matrix
- PM passive matrix
- the pixel electrodes 110 may include Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO).
- the pixel electrodes 110 may be formed as stack structures of ITO, silver (Ag), and ITO (ITO/Ag/ITO). Visible rays emitted from the organic light emitting layers 140 a , 140 b , and 140 c to the pixel electrodes 110 may be reflected toward the counter electrode 150 due to the presence of silver in the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are sequentially formed on the pixel electrode 110 in the first sub-pixel SP 1 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 is also formed on the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 , and the first protector 131 is formed to cover an edge of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 .
- the first protector 131 covers an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 .
- the second protector 132 is formed to cover an outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3
- the third protector 133 is formed on the second protector 132 .
- the third protector 133 covers an area of the second protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 may include ITO.
- the thicknesses of the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 may vary according to processes performed thereon.
- the first transmissive conductive layers 121 extend to cover an outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 and the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of second sub-pixel SP 2 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 also extends to cover sides of the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 .
- the outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 are prevented from being damaged in subsequent processing.
- the first protector 131 is formed of the same material as that of which the second transmissive conductive layer 122 is formed. In more detail, the first protector 131 may include ITO.
- the second protector 132 is formed of the same material as that of which the first transmissive conductive layer 121 is formed. In more detail, the second protector 132 may include ITO.
- the third protector 133 is formed of the same material as that of which the second transmissive conductive layer 122 is formed. In more detail, the third protector 133 may include ITO.
- the first protector 131 protects the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 .
- the first protector 131 is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 to effectively prevent the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 from being damaged.
- the first protector 131 protects an outer edge of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 to prevent the first transmissive conductive layer 121 from being damaged.
- the second protector 132 is formed to cover the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the second protector 132 covers an upper surface and a side of the edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the protector 132 prevents the outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 from being damaged in subsequent processing.
- the third protector 133 is stacked on the second protector 132 to increase the effect of protecting the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- a pixel defining layer (PDL) 135 is formed on the pixel electrodes 110 , the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 , and the first, second, and third protectors 131 , 132 , and 133 .
- the PDL 135 exposes predetermined areas of the second transmissive conductive layer 122 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 , the first transmissive conductive layer 121 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 , and the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 . Therefore, the first, second, and third protectors 131 , 132 , and 133 are covered with the PDL 135 and thus are not exposed.
- the PDL 135 is formed of an organic or inorganic material.
- Organic light emitting layers are then formed.
- the first organic light emitting layer 140 a is formed in the first sub-pixel SP 1 to emit R visible rays.
- the second organic light emitting layer 140 b is formed in the second sub-pixel SP 2 to emit G visible rays.
- the third organic light emitting layer 140 c is formed in the third sub-pixel SP 3 to emit B visible rays.
- the first organic light emitting layer 140 a may include an R light emitting material such as tetraphenylnaphthacene, rubrene, Ir(piq) 3 , Ir(btp) 2 (acac), Eu(dbm) 3 (phen), Ru(dtb-bpy) 3 *2(PF 6 ), DCM1, DCM2, Eu(TTA) 3 , butyl-6-(1,1,7,7-tetramethyljulolidyl-9-enyl)- 4 H-pyran (DCJTB), or a polymer light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like.
- R light emitting material such as tetraphenylnaphthacene, rubrene, Ir(piq) 3 , Ir(btp) 2 (acac), Eu(dbm) 3 (phen), Ru(dtb-bpy) 3 *2(PF 6 ),
- the second organic light emitting layer 140 b may include a G light emitting material such as Coumarin 6, C545T, DMQA, Ir(ppy) 3 , or a polymer organic light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like.
- a G light emitting material such as Coumarin 6, C545T, DMQA, Ir(ppy) 3
- a polymer organic light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like.
- the third organic light emitting layer 140 c may include a B light emitting material such as oxadiazole dimer dyes (Bis-DAPDXP), spiro compounds (Spiro-DPVBi, Spiro-6P), triarylamine compounds, bis(styryl)amine (DPVBi, DSA), BCzVBi, perylene, TPBe, BCzVB, DPAVBi, DPAVB, BDAVBi, FlrPic, or a polymer light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like.
- a B light emitting material such as oxadiazole dimer dyes (Bis-DAPDXP), spiro compounds (Spiro-DPVBi, Spiro-6P), triarylamine compounds, bis(styryl)amine (DPVBi, DSA), BCzVBi, perylene, TPBe, BCzVB, DPAVBi, DPAVB, BDAVBi, FlrP
- a hole injection layer (HIL) or a hole transport layer (HTL) may be formed before the organic light emitting layers are formed in the sub-pixels.
- HIL hole injection layer
- HTL hole transport layer
- the counter electrode 150 is formed on the organic light emitting layers.
- the counter electrode 150 covers all the sub-pixels.
- a metal having a low work function e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or a compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited, and a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- the pixel electrodes 110 can be anodes and the counter electrode 150 can be a cathode but this arrangement not limited thereto. Thus, the pixel electrodes 110 and the counter electrode 150 may have polarities thereof reversed.
- an electron transport layer (ETL) or an electron injection layer (EIL) may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and the counter electrode 150 for all/each of the sub-pixels throughout all the sub-pixels.
- a sealing member (not shown) is disposed on the counter electrode 150 to face a surface of the substrate 101 .
- the sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers and elements thereon from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material. Therefore, the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials.
- the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 has different first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 formed on the pixel electrodes 110 in the respective sub-pixels.
- the pixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 has stacked thereon the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , and the second transmissive conductive layer 122 and may generate R visible rays.
- the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 has the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , and the first protector 131 stacked thereon and may generate G visible rays.
- the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 is formed in the third sub-pixel SP 3 , and generates B visible rays.
- optical path lengths of visible rays emitted from the organic light emitting layers to the pixel electrodes 110 are reflected by the pixel electrodes 110 and proceed to the counter electrode 150 , and are differently determined for each of the sub-pixels.
- a microcavity effect is realized.
- the thicknesses of the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are adjusted to adjust the optical path lengths in each of the sub-pixels.
- color purity and optical efficiency of visible rays generated by the sub-pixels are improved.
- picture quality of the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 is improved.
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 is formed on an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 and prevents the pixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP 1 from being damaged.
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 also extends to cover the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 .
- the first protector 131 is formed on an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 and prevents the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 from being damaged.
- the second protector 132 is formed on an area corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the third protector 133 is formed on the second protector 132 and prevents the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 from being damaged.
- the durability of the pixel electrodes 110 is improved, preventing the picture quality of the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 from decreasing.
- FIGS. 2A through 2F are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 2A through 2F are cross-sectional views for illustrating the method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the pixel electrodes 110 are formed on the substrate 101 .
- the pixel electrodes 110 include ITO and have stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO.
- the silver is a reflective layer which reflects visible rays emitted from the organic light emitting layers, which are to be formed in a subsequent process, to the pixel electrodes 110 , in order to generate the microcavity effect.
- the pixel electrodes 110 include ITO adjacent to the substrate 101 in order to improve an adhesive strength between the pixel electrodes 110 and the substrate 110 or an insulating layer.
- a first transmissive conductive material 121 a is wholly formed on the pixel electrodes 110 to later form a first transmissive conductive layer and a second protector.
- the first transmissive conductive material 121 a includes ITO.
- a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the first transmissive conductive material 121 a to form the first transmissive conductive layer 121 and the second protector 132 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 is formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2C and the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle of FIG. 2C .
- the first transmissive conductive layers 121 extend to cover outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes 110 illustrated on the left side and in the middle of FIG. 2C .
- the second protector 132 is formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2C .
- the second protector 132 exposes a predetermined area of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2C and is formed to correspond to an edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2C . In other words, the second protector 132 covers an outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2C .
- a second transmissive conductive material 122 a is wholly formed to form the second transmissive conductive layer 122 , and the first and third protectors 131 and 133 .
- the second transmissive conductive material 122 a includes ITO.
- a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the second transmissive conductive material 122 a to form the second transmissive conductive layer 122 , and the first and third protectors 131 and 133 .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2E .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 extends to cover all of an upper surface of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , and an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2E .
- the first protector 131 is formed on an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle of FIG. 2E .
- the first protector 131 exposes a predetermined area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , and covers an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle of FIG. 2E .
- the third protector 133 is formed on the second protector 132 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2E .
- the third protector 133 exposes a predetermined area of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2E .
- the third protector 133 covers an area of the second protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2E .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 a is formed, and then the patterning process, which may be photolithography, is performed to form the resultant structure of FIG. 2E .
- a wet etching process is generally used. Without the first transmissive conductive layer 121 and the second protector 132 , a wet etching solution used in the wet etching process may damage the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 and the second protector 132 formed on the pixel electrodes 110 prevent the sides and outer edges of the pixel electrodes 110 from being damaged by the wet etching solution.
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrodes 110 illustrated on the left side and in the middle of FIG. 2E and the second protector 132 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2E protect the pixel electrodes 110 during the wet etching process for patterning the second transmissive conductive material 122 a . Therefore, the durability of the pixel electrodes 110 is improved.
- the PDL 135 , the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers 140 a , 140 b , and 140 c , and the counter electrode 150 are formed to completely manufacture the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 .
- the PDL 135 is formed on the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 and the first, second, and third protectors 131 , 132 , and 133 .
- Openings are formed in the PDL 135 to expose the second transmissive conductive layer 122 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2F , the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle of FIG. 2F , and the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2F .
- the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers 140 a , 140 b , and 140 c are formed on the exposed areas of the second transmissive conductive layer 122 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2F , the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 in the middle of FIG. 2F , and the pixel electrode 110 on illustrated the right side of FIG. 2F .
- a counter electrode 150 is formed on the organic layers 140 a , 140 b and 140 c and the PDL 135 .
- the first organic light emitting layer 140 a is formed on the second transmissive conductive layer 122 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 2F in order to emit R visible rays.
- the second organic light emitting layer 140 b is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the center of FIG. 2F in order to emit G visible rays.
- the third organic light emitting layer 140 c is formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 2F in order to emit B visible rays.
- the counter electrode 150 is commonly formed on/for all the sub-pixels in order to manufacture the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 including the first, second, and third sub-pixels SP 1 , SP 2 , and SP 3 .
- a HIL or HTL may be formed before the organic light emitting layers are formed on/for all the sub-pixels.
- a metal having a low work function e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or the compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited and a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- an ETL or an EIL may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and the counter electrode 150 .
- a sealing member (not shown) is formed to face the surface of the substrate 101 .
- the sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material.
- the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials.
- the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 manufactured by the method according to an embodiment of the present invention forms different first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 on the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 in order to create the microcavity effect.
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are formed on the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 to cover the outer edges of the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 protects the sides of the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 .
- the second protector 132 covers the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP 2 .
- the first and third protectors 131 and 133 cover the outer edges of the pixel electrodes 110 of the second and third sub-pixels SP 2 and SP 3 . Therefore, the pixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged, in particular, the sides and upper surfaces the pixel electrodes 110 are effectively protected.
- the pixel electrodes 110 and the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are easily formed according to their designs in order to improve the picture quality of the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 without reducing the microcavity effect.
- FIGS. 3A through 3D are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 , according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the pixel electrodes 110 are formed on the substrate 101 .
- the pixel electrodes 110 include ITO and are stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO.
- the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a are formed on the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the first transmissive conductive material 121 a is formed on the substrate 101 and pixel electrodes 110 to form a first transmissive conductive layer and a second protector, and the second transmissive conductive material 122 a is formed on the first transmissive conductive material 121 to form a second transmissive conductive layer, and first and third protectors.
- the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a are formed on/over/for all of the pixel electrodes 110 without performing an additional patterning process.
- the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a include ITO.
- a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a to form the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 and the first, second, and third protectors 131 , 132 , and 133 .
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are formed on the pixel electrode 110 on the left side of FIG. 3C .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 on the left side of FIG. 3C .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 .
- the second transmissive conductive layer 122 extends to cover all of the upper surface of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 , and the area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 on the left side of FIG. 3C .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 and the first protector 131 are formed on the pixel electrode 110 in the middle of FIG. 3C .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 in the middle of FIG. 3C .
- the first protector 131 is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 .
- the first protector 131 exposes the predetermined area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 and covers an area of the first transmissive conductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 in the middle of FIG. 3C .
- the second and third protectors 132 and 133 are formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C .
- the second protector 132 exposes the predetermined area of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C and is formed to correspond to the edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C .
- the second protector 132 covers the outer edge and side of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C .
- the third protector 133 is formed on the second protector 132 .
- the third protector 133 exposes the predetermined area of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C .
- the third protector 133 covers the area of the second protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3C .
- the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a are formed on the pixel electrodes 110 , and then photolithography including one-time exposure using a halftone mask is performed in order to form the resultant structure of FIG. 3C .
- a relatively small amount of exposure energy is applied to an area in which the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a are to remain, using the halftone mask.
- a large amount of exposure energy is applied to an area in which only the first transmissive conductive material 121 a is to remain.
- a larger amount of exposure energy is applied to an area in which the first and second transmissive conductive materials 121 a and 122 a are to be removed.
- the present invention is not limited thereto, and the order of applying the amounts of exposure energy may vary according to the types of photoresist used.
- the pixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged in the wet etching process in order to improve the durability of the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the PDL 135 , the first, second, and third light emitting layers 140 a , 140 b , and 140 c , and the counter electrode 150 are formed to manufacture the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 .
- the PDL 135 is formed on the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 and the first, second, and third protectors 131 , 132 , and 133 .
- Openings are formed in the PDL 135 to expose the second transmissive conductive layer 122 formed on the pixel electrode 110 on the left side of 3 D, the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 in the middle of FIG. 3D , and the pixel electrode 110 on the right side of 3 D.
- the organic light emitting layers and the counter electrode 150 are formed on the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 and the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the first organic light emitting layer 140 a is formed on the second transmissive conductive layer 122 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side of FIG. 3D in order to emit R visible rays.
- the second organic light emitting layer 140 b is formed on the first transmissive conductive layer 121 formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle of FIG. 3D in order to emit G visible rays.
- the third organic light emitting layer 140 c is formed on the pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side of FIG. 3D in order to emit B visible rays.
- the counter electrode 150 is formed throughout all the sub-pixels in order to manufacture the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 including the first, second, and third sub-pixels SP 1 , SP 2 , and SP 3 .
- an HIL or HTL may be formed throughout the all sub-pixels.
- a metal having a low work function e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or a compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited and the transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- the transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In 2 O 3 , or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the counter electrode 150 .
- an ETL or an EIL may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and the counter electrode 150 throughout all the sub-pixels.
- the sealing member (not shown) is formed to face the surface of the substrate 101 .
- the sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material.
- the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials.
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are formed differently on the pixel electrodes 110 in the sub-pixels in order to create the microcavity effect.
- the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are formed on the pixel electrodes 110 to cover the outer edges of the pixel electrodes 110 .
- the first transmissive conductive layer 121 covers the sides of the pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP 1 and SP 2 to prevent the pixel electrodes 110 from being damaged.
- the second protector 132 is formed to cover the outer edge of the pixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP 3 .
- the first and third protectors 131 and 133 are formed to cover the outer edges of the pixel electrodes 110 of the second and third sub-pixels SP 2 and SP 3 . Therefore, the pixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged. In particular, the sides and the upper surfaces of the pixel electrodes 110 are protected.
- the pixel electrodes 110 and the first and second transmissive conductive layers 121 and 122 are easily formed in order to improve the picture quality of the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 without reducing the microcavity effect.
- a process of using a halftone mask is an efficient process that may be applied to manufacture the organic light emitting display apparatus 100 . Also, the number of exposure processes is reduced to only one time thereby reducing the number of wet etching processes in order to prevent the pixel electrodes 110 from being damaged.
- an organic light emitting display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention have improved picture quality.
Abstract
Description
- This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2009-0122532, filed on Dec. 10, 2009, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field
- An aspect of the present invention relates to an organic light emitting display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an organic light emitting display apparatus in which picture quality is easily improved and a method of manufacturing the same.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Conventional display apparatuses are being replaced with portable thin film type flat panel display (FPD) apparatuses. Among FPD apparatuses, organic and inorganic light emitting display apparatuses are self-luminous display apparatuses which have a wide viewing angle, a high-quality contrast, and a fast response time. Thus, organic and inorganic display apparatuses have attracted attention as next generation display apparatuses. Also, an organic light emitting display apparatus including light emitting layers formed of an organic material has high-quality luminance, driving voltage, and response time, and a polychromatic characteristic in comparison with an inorganic light emitting display apparatus.
- An organic light emitting display apparatus includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and organic light emitting layers which are connected to the cathode and anode electrodes. When a voltage is applied to the cathode and anode electrodes, the organic light emitting layers emit visible rays.
- An organic light emitting display apparatus includes organic light emitting layers which emit different colors of visible rays, i.e., red (R), green (G), and blue (B) visible rays, respectively. Light characteristics of R, G, and B visible rays emitted from organic light emitting layers, such as luminances, color coordinates, and the like, are not uniform. Therefore, improvement in picture quality of a manufactured organic light emitting display apparatus is limited.
- An aspect of the present invention provides an organic light emitting display apparatus in which picture quality is easily improved and a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus.
- According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an organic light emitting display apparatus including: first, second, and third sub-pixels which are formed on a substrate, wherein the first sub-pixel includes a pixel electrode, a first transmissive conductive layer formed on the pixel electrode, a second transmissive conductive layer formed on the first transmissive conductive layer, a first organic light emitting layer formed on the second transmissive conductive layer, and a counter electrode formed on the first organic light emitting layer; the second sub-pixel includes another pixel electrode, the first transmissive conductive layer formed on the pixel electrode, a first protector covering an edge of the first transmissive conductive layer, a second organic light emitting layer electrically connected to the first transmissive conductive layer, and the counter electrode formed on the second organic light emitting layer; and the third sub-pixel includes another pixel electrode, a second protector covering an outer edge of the pixel electrode, a third protector formed on the second protector, a third organic light emitting layer electrically connected to the pixel electrode, and the counter electrode formed on the third organic light emitting layer.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, the pixel electrodes may include Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO).
- The pixel electrodes may be formed in stack structures of ITO, silver (Ag), and ITO.
- The first organic light emitting layer may emit red (R) visible rays, the second organic light emitting layer may emit green (G) visible rays, and the third organic light emitting layer may emit blue (B) visible rays.
- The first and second transmissive conductive layers may include ITO.
- The first transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes of the first and second sub-pixels.
- The second transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the first sub-pixel.
- The first protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- The second protector may be formed of a same material as the first transmissive conductive layer.
- The third protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- The first protector may cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode of the second sub-pixel.
- The third protector may cover an area of the second protector corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the third sub-pixel.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus including first, second, and third sub-pixels formed on a substrate, including: forming pixel electrodes; forming a first organic light emitting layer in the first sub-pixel, a second organic light emitting layer in the second sub-pixel, and a third organic light emitting layer in the third sub-pixel, wherein the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers are electrically connected to the pixel electrodes; and forming a counter electrode on the first, second, and third organic light emitting layers, wherein the first sub-pixel includes a first transmissive conductive layer formed between the pixel electrode thereof and the first organic light emitting layer and a second transmissive conductive layer formed between the first transmissive conductive layer and the first organic light emitting layer; the second sub-pixel includes the first transmissive conductive layer formed between the pixel electrode thereof and the second organic light emitting layer and a first protector formed to cover an edge of the first transmissive conductive layer; and the third sub-pixel includes a second protector formed between the pixel electrode thereof and the third organic light emitting layer to cover an outer edge of the pixel electrode thereof and a third protector formed on the second protector.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, the pixel electrodes may include ITO.
- The pixel electrodes may be formed in stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO.
- The first organic light emitting layer may emit R visible rays, the second organic light emitting layer may emit G visible rays, and the third organic light emitting layer may emit B visible rays.
- The first and second transmissive conductive layers may include ITO.
- The first transmissive conductive layers may extend to cover outer edges and sides of the pixel electrodes of first and second sub-pixels.
- The second transmissive conductive layer may extend to cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the first sub-pixel.
- The first protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- The second protector may be formed of a same material as the first transmissive conductive layer.
- The third protector may be formed of a same material as the second transmissive conductive layer.
- The first protector may cover an area of the first transmissive conductive layer corresponding to the outer edge of the pixel electrode of the second pixel.
- The third protector may cover an area of the second protector corresponding to an outer edge of the pixel electrode of the third pixel.
- First and second transmissive conductive materials may be sequentially formed on the pixel electrodes formed in the first, second, and third sub-pixels, and photolithography including a one-time exposure process is performed using a halftone mask in order to form the first and second transmissive conductive layers and the first, second, and third protectors, wherein the first transmissive conductive material forms the first transmissive conductive layer and the second protector, and the second transmissive conductive material forms the second transmissive conductive layer and the first and third protectors.
- Additional aspects and/or advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.
- These and/or other aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 2A through 2F are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIGS. 3A through 3D are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. - Reference will now be made in detail to the present embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. The embodiments are described below in order to explain the present invention by referring to the figures. Moreover, it is to be understood that where is stated herein that one film or layer is “formed on” or “disposed on” a second layer or film, the first layer or film may be formed or disposed directly on the second layer or film or there may be intervening layers or films between the first layer or film and the second layer or film. Further, as used herein, the term “formed on” is used with the same meaning as “located on” or “disposed on” and is not meant to be limiting regarding any particular fabrication process.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an organic lightemitting display apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIG. 1 , the organic lightemitting display apparatus 100 includes a first sub-pixel SP1, a second sub-pixel SP2, and a third sub-pixel SP3. The first, second, and the third sub-pixels SP1, SP2, and SP3 are different color sub-pixels. For purposes of illustration, the first sub-pixel SP1 is referred to as a red (R) sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel SP2 is referred to as a green (G) sub-pixel, and the third sub-pixel SP3 is referred to as a blue (B) sub-pixel. - For convenience, one first sub-pixel SP1, one second sub-pixel SP2, and one third sub-pixel SP3 are shown in
FIG. 1 . However, the organic lightemitting display apparatus 100 may include a plurality of first sub-pixels SP1, a plurality of second sub-pixels SP2, and a plurality of third sub-pixels SP3. - The first sub-pixel SP1 includes a
pixel electrode 110, a first transmissiveconductive layer 121, a second transmissiveconductive layer 122, a first organiclight emitting layer 140 a, and acounter electrode 150. The second sub-pixel SP2 includes anotherpixel electrode 110, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, afirst protector 131, a second organiclight emitting layer 140 b, and thecounter electrode 150. The third sub-pixel SP3 includes anotherpixel electrode 110, asecond protector 132, athird protector 133, a third organiclight emitting layer 140 c, and thecounter electrode 150. - Structures of elements of the organic light emitting
display apparatus 100 will now be described in more detail. - A
substrate 101 may be formed of a transparent glass material including SiO2 as a main component. Thesubstrate 101 is not limited thereto and may be formed of a transparent plastic material. The transparent plastic material may be an organic material selected from the group consisting of polyethersulphone (PES), polyacrylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethyelenen napthalate (PEN), polyethyeleneterepthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyallylate, polyimide, polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (TAC), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), which are insulating materials. - The
substrate 101 may instead be formed of a metal. If thesubstrate 101 is formed of a metal, thesubstrate 101 may include one or more elements selected from the group consisting of carbon (C), iron (Fe), chrome (Cr), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), titanium (Ti), molybdenum (Mo), stainless steel (SUS), an invar alloy, an inconel alloy, and a kovar alloy, but is not limited thereto. Thesubstrate 101 may be formed of a metal foil. - A buffer layer (not shown) is formed on the
substrate 101 in order to form a smooth surface on thesubstrate 101 and to prevent impure elements from permeating into an upper part of thesubstrate 101. The buffer layer may be formed of SiO2, SiNx, or the like. - The
pixel electrodes 110 are formed on thesubstrate 101. Before thepixel electrodes 110 are formed, thin film transistors (TFTs) (not shown) may be formed on thesubstrate 101. The organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100 may be used as an active matrix (AM) type organic light emitting display apparatus or as a passive matrix (PM) type organic light emitting display apparatus. - The
pixel electrodes 110 may include Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO). Thepixel electrodes 110 may be formed as stack structures of ITO, silver (Ag), and ITO (ITO/Ag/ITO). Visible rays emitted from the organiclight emitting layers pixel electrodes 110 may be reflected toward thecounter electrode 150 due to the presence of silver in thepixel electrodes 110. - The first and second transmissive
conductive layers pixel electrode 110 in the first sub-pixel SP1. - The first transmissive
conductive layer 121 is also formed on thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2, and thefirst protector 131 is formed to cover an edge of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121. In more detail, thefirst protector 131 covers an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to an outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2. - The
second protector 132 is formed to cover an outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3, and thethird protector 133 is formed on thesecond protector 132. In more detail, thethird protector 133 covers an area of thesecond protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. - The first and second transmissive
conductive layers conductive layers - The first transmissive
conductive layers 121 extend to cover an outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP1 and the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of second sub-pixel SP2. The first transmissiveconductive layer 121 also extends to cover sides of thepixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2. Thus, the outer edges and sides of thepixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2 are prevented from being damaged in subsequent processing. - The
first protector 131 is formed of the same material as that of which the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 is formed. In more detail, thefirst protector 131 may include ITO. Thesecond protector 132 is formed of the same material as that of which the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 is formed. In more detail, thesecond protector 132 may include ITO. Thethird protector 133 is formed of the same material as that of which the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 is formed. In more detail, thethird protector 133 may include ITO. - The
first protector 131 protects the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2. In other words, thefirst protector 131 is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 to effectively prevent thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2 from being damaged. Thefirst protector 131 protects an outer edge of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 to prevent the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 from being damaged. - The
second protector 132 is formed to cover the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. In other words, thesecond protector 132 covers an upper surface and a side of the edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. Thus, theprotector 132 prevents the outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3 from being damaged in subsequent processing. Thethird protector 133 is stacked on thesecond protector 132 to increase the effect of protecting thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. - Therefore, durability of the
pixel electrodes 110 is improved. - A pixel defining layer (PDL) 135 is formed on the
pixel electrodes 110, the first and second transmissiveconductive layers third protectors - The
PDL 135 exposes predetermined areas of the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 of the first sub-pixel SP1, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 of the second sub-pixel SP2, and thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. Therefore, the first, second, andthird protectors PDL 135 and thus are not exposed. - The
PDL 135 is formed of an organic or inorganic material. - Organic light emitting layers are then formed. In more detail, the first organic
light emitting layer 140 a is formed in the first sub-pixel SP1 to emit R visible rays. The second organiclight emitting layer 140 b is formed in the second sub-pixel SP2 to emit G visible rays. The third organiclight emitting layer 140 c is formed in the third sub-pixel SP3 to emit B visible rays. - The first organic
light emitting layer 140 a may include an R light emitting material such as tetraphenylnaphthacene, rubrene, Ir(piq)3, Ir(btp)2(acac), Eu(dbm)3(phen), Ru(dtb-bpy)3*2(PF6), DCM1, DCM2, Eu(TTA)3, butyl-6-(1,1,7,7-tetramethyljulolidyl-9-enyl)-4H-pyran (DCJTB), or a polymer light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like. - The second organic
light emitting layer 140 b may include a G light emitting material such as Coumarin 6, C545T, DMQA, Ir(ppy)3, or a polymer organic light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like. - The third organic
light emitting layer 140 c may include a B light emitting material such as oxadiazole dimer dyes (Bis-DAPDXP), spiro compounds (Spiro-DPVBi, Spiro-6P), triarylamine compounds, bis(styryl)amine (DPVBi, DSA), BCzVBi, perylene, TPBe, BCzVB, DPAVBi, DPAVB, BDAVBi, FlrPic, or a polymer light emitting material such as polyfluorene polymer, polyvinyl polymer, or the like. - Although not shown in
FIG. 1 , before the organic light emitting layers are formed in the sub-pixels, a hole injection layer (HIL) or a hole transport layer (HTL) may be formed. - The
counter electrode 150 is formed on the organic light emitting layers. Thecounter electrode 150 covers all the sub-pixels. - A metal having a low work function, e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or a compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited, and a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In2O3, or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the
counter electrode 150. - The
pixel electrodes 110 can be anodes and thecounter electrode 150 can be a cathode but this arrangement not limited thereto. Thus, thepixel electrodes 110 and thecounter electrode 150 may have polarities thereof reversed. - Although not shown in
FIG. 1 , an electron transport layer (ETL) or an electron injection layer (EIL) may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and thecounter electrode 150 for all/each of the sub-pixels throughout all the sub-pixels. - A sealing member (not shown) is disposed on the
counter electrode 150 to face a surface of thesubstrate 101. The sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers and elements thereon from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material. Therefore, the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials. - The organic light emitting
display apparatus 100 has different first and second transmissiveconductive layers pixel electrodes 110 in the respective sub-pixels. In other words, thepixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP1 has stacked thereon the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, and the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 and may generate R visible rays. Thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2 has the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, and thefirst protector 131 stacked thereon and may generate G visible rays. Thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3 is formed in the third sub-pixel SP3, and generates B visible rays. - Thus, optical path lengths of visible rays emitted from the organic light emitting layers to the
pixel electrodes 110 are reflected by thepixel electrodes 110 and proceed to thecounter electrode 150, and are differently determined for each of the sub-pixels. Thus, a microcavity effect is realized. - Here, the thicknesses of the first and second transmissive
conductive layers display apparatus 100 is improved. - The first transmissive
conductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP1. The second transmissiveconductive layer 122 is formed on an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP1 and prevents thepixel electrode 110 of the first sub-pixel SP1 from being damaged. - The first transmissive
conductive layer 121 also extends to cover the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2. Thefirst protector 131 is formed on an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2 and prevents thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2 from being damaged. - The
second protector 132 is formed on an area corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. Thethird protector 133 is formed on thesecond protector 132 and prevents thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3 from being damaged. - Accordingly, the durability of the
pixel electrodes 110 is improved, preventing the picture quality of the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100 from decreasing. -
FIGS. 2A through 2F are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In other words,FIGS. 2A through 2F are cross-sectional views for illustrating the method of manufacturing the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100 ofFIG. 1 . - Referring to
FIG. 2A , thepixel electrodes 110 are formed on thesubstrate 101. Thepixel electrodes 110 include ITO and have stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO. Here, the silver is a reflective layer which reflects visible rays emitted from the organic light emitting layers, which are to be formed in a subsequent process, to thepixel electrodes 110, in order to generate the microcavity effect. - The
pixel electrodes 110 include ITO adjacent to thesubstrate 101 in order to improve an adhesive strength between thepixel electrodes 110 and thesubstrate 110 or an insulating layer. - Referring to
FIG. 2B , a first transmissiveconductive material 121 a is wholly formed on thepixel electrodes 110 to later form a first transmissive conductive layer and a second protector. The first transmissiveconductive material 121 a includes ITO. - Referring to
FIG. 2C , a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the first transmissiveconductive material 121 a to form the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 and thesecond protector 132. - In more detail, the first transmissive
conductive layer 121 is formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2C and thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle ofFIG. 2C . The first transmissiveconductive layers 121 extend to cover outer edges and sides of thepixel electrodes 110 illustrated on the left side and in the middle ofFIG. 2C . Thesecond protector 132 is formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2C . Thesecond protector 132 exposes a predetermined area of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2C and is formed to correspond to an edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2C . In other words, thesecond protector 132 covers an outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2C . - Referring to
FIG. 2D , a second transmissiveconductive material 122 a is wholly formed to form the second transmissiveconductive layer 122, and the first andthird protectors conductive material 122 a includes ITO. - Referring to
FIG. 2E , a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the second transmissiveconductive material 122 a to form the second transmissiveconductive layer 122, and the first andthird protectors - The second transmissive
conductive layer 122 is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2E . The second transmissiveconductive layer 122 extends to cover all of an upper surface of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, and an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2E . - The
first protector 131 is formed on an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle ofFIG. 2E . Thefirst protector 131 exposes a predetermined area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, and covers an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle ofFIG. 2E . - The
third protector 133 is formed on thesecond protector 132 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2E . Thethird protector 133 exposes a predetermined area of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2E . In other words, thethird protector 133 covers an area of thesecond protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2E . - As shown in
FIG. 2D , the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 a is formed, and then the patterning process, which may be photolithography, is performed to form the resultant structure ofFIG. 2E . Here, a wet etching process is generally used. Without the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 and thesecond protector 132, a wet etching solution used in the wet etching process may damage thepixel electrodes 110. - The first transmissive
conductive layer 121 and thesecond protector 132 formed on thepixel electrodes 110 prevent the sides and outer edges of thepixel electrodes 110 from being damaged by the wet etching solution. In other words, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrodes 110 illustrated on the left side and in the middle ofFIG. 2E and thesecond protector 132 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2E protect thepixel electrodes 110 during the wet etching process for patterning the second transmissiveconductive material 122 a. Therefore, the durability of thepixel electrodes 110 is improved. - Referring to
FIG. 2F , thePDL 135, the first, second, and third organiclight emitting layers counter electrode 150 are formed to completely manufacture the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100. - The
PDL 135 is formed on the first and second transmissiveconductive layers third protectors - Openings are formed in the
PDL 135 to expose the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2F , the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle ofFIG. 2F , and thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2F . The first, second, and third organiclight emitting layers conductive layer 122 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2F , the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 in the middle ofFIG. 2F , and thepixel electrode 110 on illustrated the right side ofFIG. 2F . Finally, acounter electrode 150 is formed on theorganic layers PDL 135. - In more detail, the first organic
light emitting layer 140 a is formed on the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 2F in order to emit R visible rays. The second organiclight emitting layer 140 b is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the center ofFIG. 2F in order to emit G visible rays. The third organiclight emitting layer 140 c is formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 2F in order to emit B visible rays. Thecounter electrode 150 is commonly formed on/for all the sub-pixels in order to manufacture the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100 including the first, second, and third sub-pixels SP1, SP2, and SP3. - Although not shown in
FIGS. 2A through 2F , before the organic light emitting layers are formed on/for all the sub-pixels, a HIL or HTL may be formed. - A metal having a low work function, e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or the compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited and a transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In2O3, or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the
counter electrode 150. - Although not shown in
FIGS. 2A through 2F , an ETL or an EIL may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and thecounter electrode 150. - A sealing member (not shown) is formed to face the surface of the
substrate 101. The sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material. For this purpose, the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials. - The organic light emitting
display apparatus 100 manufactured by the method according to an embodiment of the present invention forms different first and second transmissiveconductive layers pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2 in order to create the microcavity effect. - The first and second transmissive
conductive layers pixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2 to cover the outer edges of thepixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2. In particular, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 protects the sides of thepixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2. Thesecond protector 132 covers the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the second sub-pixel SP2. The first andthird protectors pixel electrodes 110 of the second and third sub-pixels SP2 and SP3. Therefore, thepixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged, in particular, the sides and upper surfaces thepixel electrodes 110 are effectively protected. - Accordingly, the
pixel electrodes 110 and the first and second transmissiveconductive layers display apparatus 100 without reducing the microcavity effect. -
FIGS. 3A through 3D are schematic cross-sectional views for sequentially illustrating a method of manufacturing the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100, according to another embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 3A , thepixel electrodes 110 are formed on thesubstrate 101. Thepixel electrodes 110 include ITO and are stack structures of ITO, Ag, and ITO. - Referring to
FIG. 3B , the first and second transmissiveconductive materials pixel electrodes 110. - The first transmissive
conductive material 121 a is formed on thesubstrate 101 andpixel electrodes 110 to form a first transmissive conductive layer and a second protector, and the second transmissiveconductive material 122 a is formed on the first transmissiveconductive material 121 to form a second transmissive conductive layer, and first and third protectors. - The first and second transmissive
conductive materials pixel electrodes 110 without performing an additional patterning process. The first and second transmissiveconductive materials - Referring to
FIG. 3C , a patterning process such as photolithography is performed on the first and second transmissiveconductive materials conductive layers third protectors - In more detail, the first and second transmissive
conductive layers pixel electrode 110 on the left side ofFIG. 3C . The first transmissiveconductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 on the left side ofFIG. 3C . The second transmissiveconductive layer 122 is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121. The second transmissiveconductive layer 122 extends to cover all of the upper surface of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121, and the area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 on the left side ofFIG. 3C . - The first transmissive
conductive layer 121 and thefirst protector 131 are formed on thepixel electrode 110 in the middle ofFIG. 3C . The first transmissiveconductive layer 121 extends to cover the outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 in the middle ofFIG. 3C . Thefirst protector 131 is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121. Thefirst protector 131 exposes the predetermined area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 and covers an area of the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 in the middle ofFIG. 3C . - The second and
third protectors pixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C . Thesecond protector 132 exposes the predetermined area of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C and is formed to correspond to the edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C . In other words, thesecond protector 132 covers the outer edge and side of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C . Thethird protector 133 is formed on thesecond protector 132. Thethird protector 133 exposes the predetermined area of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C . In other words, thethird protector 133 covers the area of thesecond protector 132 corresponding to the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3C . - As described with reference to
FIG. 3B , the first and second transmissiveconductive materials pixel electrodes 110, and then photolithography including one-time exposure using a halftone mask is performed in order to form the resultant structure ofFIG. 3C . In more detail, a relatively small amount of exposure energy is applied to an area in which the first and second transmissiveconductive materials conductive material 121 a is to remain. A larger amount of exposure energy is applied to an area in which the first and second transmissiveconductive materials - However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the order of applying the amounts of exposure energy may vary according to the types of photoresist used.
- The
pixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged in the wet etching process in order to improve the durability of thepixel electrodes 110. - Referring to
FIG. 3D , thePDL 135, the first, second, and thirdlight emitting layers counter electrode 150 are formed to manufacture the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100. - The
PDL 135 is formed on the first and second transmissiveconductive layers third protectors - Openings are formed in the
PDL 135 to expose the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 formed on thepixel electrode 110 on the left side of 3D, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 in the middle ofFIG. 3D , and thepixel electrode 110 on the right side of 3D. The organic light emitting layers and thecounter electrode 150 are formed on the first and second transmissiveconductive layers pixel electrodes 110. - The first organic
light emitting layer 140 a is formed on the second transmissiveconductive layer 122 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the left side ofFIG. 3D in order to emit R visible rays. The second organiclight emitting layer 140 b is formed on the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated in the middle ofFIG. 3D in order to emit G visible rays. The third organiclight emitting layer 140 c is formed on thepixel electrode 110 illustrated on the right side ofFIG. 3D in order to emit B visible rays. Thecounter electrode 150 is formed throughout all the sub-pixels in order to manufacture the organic light emittingdisplay apparatus 100 including the first, second, and third sub-pixels SP1, SP2, and SP3. - Although not shown in
FIGS. 3A through 3D , before the organic light emitting layers are formed, an HIL or HTL may be formed throughout the all sub-pixels. - A metal having a low work function, e.g., Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, or a compound of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, or Ca, is deposited and the transparent conductive material such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, In2O3, or the like is deposited on the metal in order to form the
counter electrode 150. - Although not shown in
FIGS. 3A through 3D , an ETL or an EIL may be formed between the organic light emitting layers and thecounter electrode 150 throughout all the sub-pixels. - The sealing member (not shown) is formed to face the surface of the
substrate 101. The sealing member protects the organic light emitting layers from external moisture or oxygen and is formed of a transparent material. For this purpose, the sealing member is formed of glass, plastic, or a stack structure of a plurality of organic and inorganic materials. - The first and second transmissive
conductive layers pixel electrodes 110 in the sub-pixels in order to create the microcavity effect. - The first and second transmissive
conductive layers pixel electrodes 110 to cover the outer edges of thepixel electrodes 110. In particular, the first transmissiveconductive layer 121 covers the sides of thepixel electrodes 110 of the first and second sub-pixels SP1 and SP2 to prevent thepixel electrodes 110 from being damaged. - The
second protector 132 is formed to cover the outer edge of thepixel electrode 110 of the third sub-pixel SP3. The first andthird protectors pixel electrodes 110 of the second and third sub-pixels SP2 and SP3. Therefore, thepixel electrodes 110 are prevented from being damaged. In particular, the sides and the upper surfaces of thepixel electrodes 110 are protected. - Accordingly, the
pixel electrodes 110 and the first and second transmissiveconductive layers display apparatus 100 without reducing the microcavity effect. - Also, a process of using a halftone mask is an efficient process that may be applied to manufacture the organic light emitting
display apparatus 100. Also, the number of exposure processes is reduced to only one time thereby reducing the number of wet etching processes in order to prevent thepixel electrodes 110 from being damaged. - As described above, an organic light emitting display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention have improved picture quality.
- Although a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in this embodiment without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.
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